Wreck of the Scottish PrinceDive Conditions — Gold Coast, QLD
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Updated 07:14 AM
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Visibility Potential
3-6m
Fair
Clear-water max 6m
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Air Temp
Outside right now
Water Temp
7mm wetsuit
Historic shipwreck offering an exciting dive for beginners and intermediate divers. The Scottish Prince sits in shallow water and has become a thriving artificial reef, attracting diverse marine life and providing excellent underwater photography opportunities.
Site Type
Wreck
Depth
10–14 metres (33–46 ft)
Current
Mild to moderate
Ability
Beginner – Intermediate
Suited to
Scuba
Region
Gold Coast, QLD
Min. cert (scuba)
Open Water
Reef Layout
The wreck consists of a broken hull encrusted in soft corals and sponges. The bow sits proud of the sand, while the rest of the iron ribs and plating are scattered, creating a low-profile artificial reef.
Marine life
- Yellowtail scad
- Silver batfish
- Bream
- Trevally
- Kingfish
- Mackerel
- Spotted eagle rays
- Wobbegong sharks
Hazards
- Boat Traffic
- Swell Surge
- Fishing Lines and Hooks
- Variable Visibility
- Wreck Structural Hazards
What is the visibility at Wreck of the Scottish Prince?
Typical visibility at Wreck of the Scottish Prince is around 5m, best on calm days after a settled dry spell. VisPro Dive publishes a live visibility forecast for Wreck of the Scottish Prince each day. VisPro Dive gives every site a daily Divability Score out of 100 and a visibility estimate.
When is the best time to dive Wreck of the Scottish Prince?
The best time to dive Wreck of the Scottish Prince is during calm weather with light winds and low swell — weather: Clear, calm days with low swell. Rainfall: 0mm. Wind Speeds: 0–15 km/h. Wind Direction: Southerly. Tide: slack or mid-tide. Swell: Max ~2–3 ft (0.6–1 m). Check the VisPro Dive divability score for Wreck of the Scottish Prince to find the clearest window over the next 7 days.
How do I get to Wreck of the Scottish Prince?
Wreck of the Scottish Prince is located on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia (approximately -27.960, 153.435). Open the site page on VisPro Dive and tap "Directions" for turn-by-turn directions to the dive site.
What marine life can I see at Wreck of the Scottish Prince?
Divers at Wreck of the Scottish Prince commonly encounter yellowtail scad, Silver batfish, Bream, Trevally, Kingfish, Mackerel, Spotted eagle rays, Wobbegong sharks, Bamboo sharks, Blind sharks, Wrasse, Porcupinefish, Pufferfish, Butterfly fish, Angelfish, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Squid, Hermit crabs and Turtles (occasional). Marine life sightings vary with the season, water temperature and conditions on the day.
Is Wreck of the Scottish Prince suitable for beginner divers?
Wreck of the Scottish Prince is better suited to divers with some experience — recommended qualification: Open Water. Beginners should dive it with a certified guide and only in favourable conditions. Always dive within the limits of your training and certification, dive with a buddy, and check the live conditions before you get in.
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